Payment Technologies

Visa and Handwave Expand Palm Biometric Payments in Europe
Digital & Technology Visa and Handwave Expand Palm Biometric Payments in Europe

Strategic support from Visa includes data-driven insights and marketing initiatives to identify the most viable regions for expansion. The collaboration between the Riga-based fintech innovator Handwave and the global financial giant Visa represents a transformative leap for European retail. By

How Will EMVCo Secure the Future of AI Agentic Payments?
Trends & Future How Will EMVCo Secure the Future of AI Agentic Payments?

Managing the health and status of a delegated authority ensures that an AI agent cannot exceed its pre-authorized budget or operational timeframe. As artificial intelligence shifts from mere conversational tools to autonomous agents capable of executing complex financial tasks, the industry faces a

Bank of Kigali Launches New Employee Banking Solution
Digital & Technology Bank of Kigali Launches New Employee Banking Solution

The integration of payroll management into a broader financial ecosystem allows employers to focus on human capital while the bank handles automated processing. This strategic shift in 2026 reflects a growing demand for corporate banking services that go beyond mere transaction processing to

Who Are the Key Leaders Reshaping Fintech in 2026?
Banking Who Are the Key Leaders Reshaping Fintech in 2026?

Effective September 2026, Yasemin Bedir will take charge of Mastercard’s regional strategy in the United Arab Emirates to accelerate the interplay between traditional banking and new-age fintech. This transition is part of a broader wave of leadership shifts currently redefining the global

South Korea Tests CBDC to Modernize Financial Infrastructure
Digital & Technology South Korea Tests CBDC to Modernize Financial Infrastructure

Collaboration between the Bank of Korea and the Bank for International Settlements focuses on using digital currency to solve the high costs and friction of international transfers. This strategic alliance marks a pivotal shift as South Korea moves away from traditional physical currency toward a

UAE Leads Strategic Shift Toward Open Finance Framework
Trends & Future UAE Leads Strategic Shift Toward Open Finance Framework

The integration of the Digital Dirham into the broader financial framework serves as a critical component in the nation's quest for a self-reliant economic landscape. This initiative marks a definitive departure from the legacy models where financial data remained trapped within individual

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